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Kasaragod, Oct 1: C. Ranjitha (30), a practising lawyer and president of the DYFI Kumbla area committee, was found dead in her office chamber at Kumbla on Tuesday evening in a suspected case of suicide, police said. Ranjitha, a member of the DYFI block committee, was actively involved in the organisation until around 5 p.m., according to CPM Kumbla area secretary Zubair C. A. When her family was

Chikkamagaluru, Sept 30: The Lokayukta police on Tuesday conducted searches at multiple properties linked to Sringeri Congress MLA T.D. Rajegowda, following allegations of disproportionate assets. The searches were carried out at four locations, including Rajegowda’s residence in Basapura village, Khandya hobli, and his farmhouse. Officials collected documents and other evidence as part of the

A US Army veteran and former contractor for Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) says Israel established the US-backed scheme to “weaponize” aid distribution in the Gaza Strip in a bid to force Palestinians out of the besieged territory amid the genocidal war. Anthony Aguilar made the remarks during the annual convention of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee in Dearborn, Michigan. He

Hassan, Sept 30: A couple was seriously injured following a suspicious explosion that occurred at a house in Alur taluk of Hassan district here, police said on Tuesday. The incident occured on late Monday, they said. Initially, it was suspected to be a cylinder blast, but police are yet to ascertain the exact cause of the explosion, a senior police officer said. A bomb disposal squad has also been

Sir, I wish to draw your attention to the deplorable condition of the road between Nanthoor, Baikampady and Kulur on NH-66. The stretch is full of large potholes and craters. During the rains, water accumulates due to lack of proper drainage, making the road even more damaged and dangerous. Every day, thousands of commuters—including students and workers—are forced to travel on this route. Two

As the Asia Cup 2025 concluded on Sunday, with Team India crowned champions, the finale was nothing short of a drama-fest — from Pakistani players being booed by Indian fans to a delayed post-match presentation. Here are five moments that escalated on- and off-field tensions between the two teams — making it an infamous match for the books. Two toss presenters to speak with the captains of India

Mangaluru, Sept 27: In a significant development for the trade and industry community of Coastal Karnataka, the Kanara Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has elected prominent businessman P.B. Ahmed Mudassir as its new President. The election, held on Saturday, saw Mr. Mudassir take the helm of the apex trade body, succeeding Mr. Anand G. Pai. The elevation of Mr. Mudassir, a seasoned figure

Dubai/ Mangaluru, Sept 26: In an inspiring display of community solidarity, the body of the late Thilakananda Poojary, a familiar face originally from Neerakatte, Uppinnangady on the outskirts of Mangaluru, has been successfully and swiftly repatriated from Dubai to his homeland. This critical logistical and humanitarian mission was spearheaded by the Karnataka Cultural Foundation (KCF) UAE

Mangaluru, Sept 25: Karnataka's push to diversify its digital economy is gaining serious traction, with a newly released report highlighting the "massive potential" for the Mangaluru-Udupi-Manipal coastal belt—dubbed 'Silicon Beach'—to emerge as the nation's next major IT and talent hub. Minister for Electronics, IT/BT, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Priyank Kharge, firmly stated, "We can

Bengaluru, Sept 25: The Karnataka High Court today refused to halt the state government's controversial socio-economic survey, but imposed stringent conditions on its execution, focusing heavily on privacy and consent. A division bench of Chief Justice Vibhu Bakhru and Justice CM Joshi permitted the ongoing data collection exercise to continue but issued a clear directive: the state must ensure